Dr. Laura's Adventures @ WhoIsLaura.com » Personal Development http://www.whoislaura.com Living Life Simply ... One Day At A Time Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:43:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Book Review – Sisters of the Quilt http://www.whoislaura.com/2012/02/02/book-review-sisters-of-the-quilt/ http://www.whoislaura.com/2012/02/02/book-review-sisters-of-the-quilt/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:42:24 +0000 Laura Aridgides http://www.whoislaura.com/?p=2963 You might say I’m on a Cindy Woodsmall kick…and you would be right!

I love reading series of Amish fiction stories, but really love when they all come together in one volume.  This is the case with Sisters of the Quilt trilogy.

Sisters of the Quilt is the complete trilogy in one volume, and includes: When the Heart Cries, When the Morning Comes, and When the Soul Mends.

As is the case with all of Cindy’s books that I have read so far, the Sisters of the Quilt series captures you from the very beginning and holds you until . . . → Read More: Book Review – Sisters of the Quilt

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Here’s what I’ve been reading since my December update:

Books I Finished This Month: (book review HERE) (book review HERE) What good books are you reading?

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Dr. Laura

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I am all about simplifying and I love to read other’s work on the subject.  In fact, I devoured Tsh’s book in just one sitting!

Although these projects are designed to be spread out over time, I have several that really resonated with me that I will be working on in the next few months:

Establish a morning routine (although I have . . . → Read More: Book Review – One Bite At A Time

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I love Amish fiction and Cindy is a phenomenal writer.  The latest trilogy of books for the Ada’s House series are fun, upbeat, and full of wonderful characters.

Since I like to read things in order, and I had read some previous reviews of The Harvest of Grace, which is book 3 in the series, saying that it was better to read them in order, I did just that.

First comes The Hope of Refuge, followed by The Bridge of Peace and the . . . → Read More: Book Review – The Harvest of Grace

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I can’t believe another year has come and gone for Booking It!  And this year I read 118 books – more than an average of 2 a week – including some major 1,000+ page books!  WOW!

Jessica will be Booking It again in 2012, and I love keeping track of the books I have read, so I’ll be joining her again next year…until then…

Here’s what I’ve been reading since my November update:

Books I Finished This Year (Past Month is *) . . . → Read More: December Reading List

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So, when I was given the opportunity to read The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall, I jumped at the opportunity…and was not disappointed.

If you love Amish fiction, you will love The Christmas Singing!  I was hooked from the very first chapter and finished the book in less than a day because I couldn’t put it down!

The Christmas Singing is the story of Mattie and Gideon.  Separated through life’s circumstances and reunited by tragedy…can they give love . . . → Read More: Book Review – The Christmas Singing

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I have never read any of Kay’s other works (which are many), but I will be reading her work in the future.  Not only does Kay do a marvelous job of storytelling and sharing things from her own personal trials, but she backs it all up with solid scripture.

I was so encouraged when . . . → Read More: Book Review – As Silver Refined

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I’ve always wanted to sponsor a child and make a difference in someone’s life. So, on Mother’s Day 2010, I started my Compassion International journey when I sponsored Christine.

Christine is 12 years old now and lives in Kenya. She is a joy, and I love receiving letters and drawings from her. She is quite the talented artist. Christine does well in school and I enjoy reading about her progress.

Then came Travis. In March of 2011, I was thinking of sponsoring another child and was looking through the photos on the Compassion web site and Travis just . . . → Read More: Meet My Children

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To keep it simple, I’ll be listing books in two categories:

1. Books I have finished this year (with the past month’s books marked *)

2. Books I am still reading

Here’s what I’ve been reading since my October update:

Books I Finished This Year (Past Month is *)

*Surviving Off Off-Grid by Michael Bunker

*Inspiring Thoughts from the Simple Life by Wanda Brunstetter

*One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

*The Wonder of Your Love by Beth Wiseman

*Anna’s Gift by Emma . . . → Read More: November Reading List

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I’m teaming up again with Jessica @ LifeAsMom to share what books I am reading this year.

To keep it simple, I’ll be listing books in two categories:

1. Books I have finished this year (with the past month’s books marked *)

2. Books I am still reading

Here’s what I’ve been reading since my September update:

Books I Finished This Year (Past Month is *)

*The Mercy by Beverly Lewis

*Ella Finds Love Again by Jerry S. Eicher

*A Time for Peace . . . → Read More: October Reading List

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